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S937 UEY

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,629 mi
Last recorded111,629 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS937 UEY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 111,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 106,569 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 9 Oct 2009 103,639 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 103,639 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front check strap nosey

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 101,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear reverse light inop

Fail 7 Oct 2008 101,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear reverse light inop

Fail 9 Oct 2007 99,317 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 99,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2006 99,133 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 95,088 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 95,088 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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S937 UEY is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 98,622 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S937 UEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S937 UEY registered?

S937 UEY is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S937 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S937 UEY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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